Technical Director - Architecture (Buildings & Places)

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Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description The Technical Director is a senior technical leader within AECOM EC India, responsible for ensuring delivery excellence and technical assurance across all allocated projects within the discipline. Acting as technical lead on complex assignments, the TD ensures compliance with quality standards and proactively resolves technical challenges before they escalate. Reporting to the Business Line Director and working in close collaboration with the Lead Technical Director, the TD translates global discipline strategies into project-level execution, conducting technical reviews and verifying high-risk deliverables. For disciplines that are smaller in scale but spread across multiple EC centers, the Technical Director may be appointed as the global coordinator, responsible for integrating delivery approaches, providing a unified technical direction, and ensuring consistency of service across locations. In this capacity, the TD also plays a visible role in promoting the service line globally and contributing to pipeline development by supporting bids, pursuits, and market positioning efforts. The responsibilities of this role include: Act as technical lead for complex projects, ensuring compliance with discipline standards, client requirements, and regulatory frameworks. Conduct technical reviews and serve as Lead Verifier on major deliverables. Take ownership of quality processes within allocated projects, ensuring proactive resolution of issues. Apply technical assurance strategies defined by the Lead Technical Director. Actively contribute to the global practice networks, supporting alignment with global best practices. Support the adoption of improved methodologies, tools, and processes that strengthen delivery quality. Provide discipline-specific technical expertise in regional client interactions. Contribute technical input into proposals, tenders, and pursuit strategies. Act as a trusted advisor to build long-term client confidence in EC’s technical capabilities. Mentor architects supporting structured training and development initiatives. Ensure all staff within the archietcture discipline maintain a level of technical competence aligned with global standards. Identify skill gaps and coordinate the delivery of appropriate training and upskilling initiatives in collaboration with the Lead Technical Director. Participate in periodic assessments to demonstrate equivalence in technical capability across EC Promote professional accreditation and ongoing technical skill advancement. Support succession planning by helping identify and develop future technical leaders within the centre. Who are we looking for. For the current role, we are seeking a passionate and experienced architect with 20+ years of core design expertise and international experience. Master's in architecture, experience in transit architecture and RIBA chartership will be highly valued. Must demonstrate high critical thinking and experience in solving complex architectural challenges through your work experience. Must show the acumen as well as the demonstrate experience of negotiating and influencing beyond your immediate remit. Qualifications Additional Information At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.